The Enormity of Small: Explore the Opportunities and Challenges of Micromanufacturing and Nanomanufacturing

DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Once believed to be limited to the electronics industry, micro and nano
manufacturing are now making an enormous impact in almost all areas of
manufacturing. From new medical devices to creating precise, less
expensive and flexible materials, these two technologies are changing
the way we manufacture.

“The possibilities that micro- and nanomanufacturing offer are so
unbelievable, it is hard to wrap your mind around it”

“The possibilities that micro- and nanomanufacturing offer are so
unbelievable, it is hard to wrap your mind around it,” said Lauralyn
McDaniel, conference manager. “These technologies will be able to solve
problems that we can’t even imagine right now.”

A primary concern of those involved in micro and nano technologies,
however, is the lack of knowledgeable professionals with the abilities
to envision the possibilities and to bring them to fruition. From the MicroManufacturing
Fundamentals pre-conference workshops to the in-depth conference
sessions and keynote,
these events will provide valuable skills and knowledge that benefit
both the individual and his/her company.

Presentations will discuss how micromanufacturing can improve part
quality and lower production costs, sharing real examples that not only
illustrate how to use the technologies, but also what not to do.
Attendees can network with experts and peers in these fields, have
specific problems solved by industry experts and find solution vendors
for nearly every micromanufacturing challenge.

This year’s event features an Emerging Technology and Application area
that will feature polishing, deburring, creation of surface structures
and drug-delivery micro devices.

The NanoManufacturing
Conference will highlight the current, near-term and future
applications of nanotechnology and how they are transforming the way
products are manufactured. Attendees can discover the latest
nanomanufacturing applications in top-down fabrication and bottom-up
assembly, learn how to integrate nanomanufacturing into existing
products, and understand the benefits of the technologies’ high
throughput, low cost processing. Participants also can network with
experts and manufacturers from different industries including sensors,
catalytics, medical/bio, aerospace and defense, and coatings.